Off-Road Sit/Stand Mobility Vehicles

The two makes of Off-Road Sit/Stand Mobility Vehicles highlighted here have the following safety/stability features, which are especially beneficial to those with mobility impairments: ease of entry/exit, low center of gravity, four large tires, independent suspension systems, and choice of operating them from either standing or sitting position. Easy Raider has four models and V-Cart has two. Both brands, outfitted with 50Ah battery-powered motors and disc brakes, can reportedly navigate through snow, mud, sand, rocky terrain, backwoods trails, and 45-degree inclines, as well as street surfaces. Both reportedly achieve a speed of beyond 25 mph and a distance of 50 miles on a single battery charge. (Numerous accessories available.)

Cost: Easy-Raider-$8,000-$19,000 (depending on model); V-Cart-$5,000

Impairment Category: Lower extremity